Registered Nurse - Per Diem

ComForCare Home Health Care - Somerville; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

ComForCare Home Care in Somerville, NJ is seeking compassionate RNs to support clients in the home setting. This role offers flexible scheduling with 15–20 hours per week, and potential to extend to full-time or two part-time positions, focusing on proactive, person-centered care.

You’ll conduct in-home assessments, develop care plans, coordinate with families, supervise CHHAs, and document care using EMR systems.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing.
• Experience in home care or geriatrics preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and care planning.
• Proficient with EMR systems and Google Workspace.
• Willingness to travel across Somerset and northern Middlesex counties.
• Reliable transportation and self-directed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home health assessments evaluating status and safety.
• Develop and oversee individualized care plans.
• Identify risks to prevent decline and hospitalizations.
• Administer medications and provide wound care per orders.
• Advocate for clients and coordinate referrals.
• Support families with clinical guidance.
• Supervise and train CHHAs to ensure quality care.
• Maintain continuity of care with follow-ups and communications.
• Document care in EMR accurately and promptly.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Interpersonal skills

Travel willingness

EMR proficiency

Communication

Education

RN license

Tools

EMR systems

G Suite

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• Competitive salary


• Dental insurance


• Flexible schedule


• Opportunity for advancement


• Paid time off


• Training & development


• Vision insurance

Are you an RN feeling burnt-out by long shifts? Feeling as though you aren't really helping your patients as much as you'd like and would love to advocate more on their behalf, educate families, prevent hospitalizations and really improve outcomes? Would you enjoy some Administrative and Teaching opportunities? If you said yes to any or all of these questions....this is the job for you! Live your best life possible by helping others live theirs. At ComForCare, we like to celebrate successes and have fun while building meaningful relationships. Join our team and be a part of a certified Great Place To Work®!

Our Mission:

ComForCare Home Care is a licensed and accredited home care agency, serving clients in their residences throughout Somerset County and Northern Middlesex County, providing both skilled and non-skilled care. Nurse-owned, we are committed to helping individuals age safely and with dignity in their homes by delivering thoughtful, proactive, and personalized care. Our goal is to improve quality of life, support families, and prevent avoidable hospitalizations through strong clinical oversight and meaningful engagement.

Position Overview:

We are seeking either 1 full-time or 2 part-time compassionate and driven Registered Nurses (RNs) to support our clients in the home setting. This role is ideal for someone who is energized by building relationships, thinking critically, and taking initiative to improve outcomes—especially for individuals living with dementia and Parkinson’s disease.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting in-home clinical assessments to evaluate health status, safety, and overall well-being


• Developing and overseeing individualized care plans that promote stability, safety, and quality of life


• Identifying and mitigating risks within the home to help prevent decline and avoidable hospitalizations


• Managing and/or administering medications, providing wound care and other skilled nursing tasks in accordance with physician orders, as applicable.


• Providing client advocacy and initiating referrals to other service providers per needs upon assessment.


• Providing clinical support and guidance for clients and their families


• Directly supervising, training, and supporting Certified Home Health Aides (CHHAs) to ensure consistent, high-quality care


• Maintaining strong continuity of care through follow-up visits, communication, and coordination with families and care teams


• Documenting care accurately and efficiently using EMR systems

Qualifications:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing


• Experience in home care, geriatrics, or chronic/neurological conditions preferred


• Strong clinical judgment with the ability to translate assessments into effective care plans


• Comfortable and proficient with laptops/tablets, EMR systems, and G Suite (Google Workspace)


• Excellent interpersonal and client engagement skills


• Self-directed, dependable, and motivated to contribute to a growing organization


• Willingness to travel throughout our service area, including Somerset County and northern Middlesex County, with reliable transportation

Work Expectations & Schedule:

• Immediate availability and flexibility


• 15 - 20 hours per week primarily weekdays with flexibility for mornings/days and afternoons/evenings, with weekends as needed


• Schedule is coordinated in advance with leadership to ensure client coverage and responsiveness


• RN is expected to maintain an up-to-date shared calendar of office and field hours


• Work is performed in the field and/or office; remote work is limited. Mileage reimbursement provided in accordance with IRS guidelines


• Company-provided tablet/laptop and printer for field use, and desktop PC at office


• Timeliness, accountability, and clear communication regarding schedule changes are essential

Compensation:

Performance appraisal at 90 days with potential for increase upon successful review